Carter Attacks Fair Board Over Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Senator Carter of Montana, president of the national commission, threatens to push a congressional inquiry into the original 5 million dollar appropriation and later government loans for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. He accuses unfair treatment of commission members and alleges misconduct and lax enforcement of federal law. A separate bill by Representative Kahn proposes a 1 million dollar fund to celebrate Balboa’s discovery of the Pacific with an international exposition in San Francisco in 1913 and a grand naval review in San Francisco Bay.
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Congress
BMN
Hal Hoa
Washington
Carter
Montana
National Commission
Baibon's Fund
Kahn
California
Pacific Ocean
Vasco Nunex Balboa
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay
Balboa
Pacific
Labor canal proposal heats debate in Washington
Representative Malachian and John B Abrein of Meitrova California launched a plan to hire laborers for the canal project. Abrein offers to supply daily wage laborers, paid gold, with police protection and rain‑tight housing and meals. The proposal targets Jamaica workers as inferior and Central American workers as superior.
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Washington
Yah
Malachian
John B ‘Abriin
Meitrova
Cal
Mysterious Chicago Murder Ends in Death at 422 Lawalle
Mrs Arthur W Gentry 26 is found dead in her apartment at 422 Lawalle avenue after a throat wound. Dr David Dingherty attempted to aid her as a man described as a roaming boarder fled down the street toward the city. The husband, president of Universes Trading & Supply Co, is a business man. The motive and identity of the visitor are unknown.
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Chive
Jan
Arthur W. Gentry
David Dingherty
la Walle Avenue
Wuanband
Universes Trading & Supply Co
Miy
Mra
Jacob Rustman Found Dead In Chicago Offices
Jacob Rustman president of the Jefferson Tea Co. was found dead in the corporation offices. A revolver lay nearby. Police cannot confirm if it was murder or suicide. Dr Charles Gunn reports years of persecution over alleged tea trust claims.
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Chicago
Jacob Rustman
Jefferson Tee Co
Charles Gunn
Rustman
Hae
Tce Trust
Murder Mystery In City Flat After Woman Found Dead
Gentry, a recently married painter, was found dead in her apartment with a bloodstained doorbell area. Police seek Frank J. Constantine, linked to letters in the room and a wealthy father. The case follows another double death nearby that has mobilized the detective force.
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Gentry
Constantine
Mia
Carl O. Alynberg
John E. Moeller
Train wreck near Marysville on open switch
The Southern Pacific Oroville local wrecked at Hambez and Clagetation, eight miles from Marysville, at 10 last night. The engine and baggage car left the rails but no one was hurt. The cause cited is an open switch, battered lock torn from the switch stand, indicating an attempted wreck by a malefactor.
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Onville
Ramires California
Sicratpento
Southern Pacific
Decatur Acquitted by Court Martial in Texan Church Case
Annapolis January 4 Admiral Bands announced that Midshipman Decatur faced court martial on the charge of harming McCrary of Texan Church Ind and was acquitted. He stated Decatur will still have to answer other charges in possible further proceedings.
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Annapolis
Admiral Bands
Midshipman
Decatur
Haring McCrary
Texan Church
Ind
Mail Train Wreck Near Palinade Nev Injures Clerks
A Nevada mail train derailed near Palinade at 11:90 last night, ten of fourteen clerks injured and the paper car burned, 180 sacks of second to fourth class mail destroyed. Doctors and wrecking crews from Sparks and Winnemucca were dispatched. no fatalities reported. The four most seriously hurt were Chris Densing, Thomas E. Powell, John J. Burke, and George A. Scott.
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Reng
Nev
Mall Trank
Harhey
Nevada Desert
Lould
Sparks
Winnemucen
Artin
Chris Densing
Thomas E. Powell
Omaha
John J. Burke
George A. Scott
San Maton
Palinade
Bert More
Pendleton Woodmen Banquet Details Clarified
The Pendleton camp Woodmen of the World will host a Monday night banquet for Woodmen only with one accompanying lady each and not for Woodmen and friends as earlier stated. Real estate transfers note John Hanson and Grace Hanson selling the north half of the NW quarter of the NW quarter and NE quarter of the SW quarter in section 34, township 2, range 29, EWM to Joseph Cunha for 400 dollars.
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Pendleton Camp
Woodmen of the World
John Hanson
Grace Hanson
Joseph Cunha
First Arrest in 1906 Police Court Sentence
In police court this morning William McDonald was given a sentence of 98 days or four days for being drunk and disorderly. The arrest made last evening was the first by the police this year. Fire in the public Victory at St Leotile destroyed 1500 books and damaged the building considerably. Many books and manuscripts cannot be replaced.
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Willam McDonald
McDonald
St Tleotile
Standard Oil hearing skirmish delays inquiry in New York
An explosive session in New York reveals aggressive tactics by Standard Oil to hinder competition. Attys Rowe and Sanborn clash over testimony from H H Rogers as Ida M Butts testifies about being ousted from Basinew. Rogers cites personal privilege. Sanborn orders Rowe out, adjourns the inquiry to avoid a disgraceful end.
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Roger
Stelker
Rogers Hofnees
Tealfy
New York
Jan
Standard Oil Company
Hadley
Missouri
Ida M. Butts
George Hice
Basinew
The
Standard
Fike
H. H. Rogers
Busines
Rowe
Sanborn
Rogers
Row
Old Friends En Congress in Eastern Oregon District
The article notes Jadee W Ellis Minds 118 Partier ssnolates Still Serving Judge W BBs in eastern Oregon district for congress. It recalls his six years in the House and his familiarity with 118 members, including ten on perfect terms. It discusses possible committee appointments and legislation for the state through old associates in Congress and the Senate.
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Jadee
Ellis
W. Bbs
Oregon
Congress
Nhumber of Representatives
House
United States Senate
Nie
Finances on the Ragged Edge Amid War Loans Efforts
The report from St Petersburg on Jan 6 describes extreme financial peril with paper money ceasing redemption and a new loan deemed essential but practically impossible. Russia seeks 200 million francs in a Paris conference, while Siberia imposes martial law. factories close for Red Sunday and rail workers halt amid holidays. Russian minister to Japan aksimé telff will travel to Tokyo via Washington to meet with the Japanese leader.
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Portisami Palle
Siberian Stairway
Martin Law
Japan
Tokio
Washington
Roosevelt
St. Petersburg
Parle
Kokovynoff
Rouvier
Russia
Siberia
Fn General
Siberian
Fiapiel
Akiimetelff
Japaan
America
Museia
Appeal to Supreme Court in Botkin Murder Case
In San Francisco the second Botkin trial echo continued in the superior court with Judge Cook granting a continuance for settlement of exceptions and appeal to the supreme court. The delay runs until January 15 with a keep of execution or life imprisonment debated.
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San Franciscs
Jan
Cordelia Botkin
John FP. Dunning
Delaware
Superior Court
Cook
Supreme Court
Assault and Battery Case in Justice Court
Jenks Wade was tried this afternoon for assault and battery on Marshall Baker, the complainant's son, while Wade was coming to Pendleton from Pilot Rock. District Attorney Phelps presented the state and J B Perry defended Wade. Judge Fitzgerald found Wade guilty and fined him 35 plus costs. A separate note reports a recent earthquake in Genoa Italy that destroyed dwellings and took over 400 lives.
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Wade
Marshall Baker
Jenks Wade
Ft. C. Baker
Pendleton
Pilot Took
Phelps
J. B. Perry
Hid Deen
FitzGerald
Seven Injured as Montreal Express Wreck Reported
Seven people were injured and one fatally when the Montreal express on the Bowton and Maine railroad wrecked after a switch was opened. Workers had signed in position, and the era indicated the switch was opened. Washington reports say the Senate elections committee plans further testimony in the Smoot case, seen as a win for his opponents and women’s groups. The aim is to challenge Smoot’s claim that Joseph Smith and Brigham Youngs churches are distinct in Utah.
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Montreal Express
Bowton & Maine
Washington
Senate Committee On Elections
Smoot
Smoots
Joseph Smith
Brigham “Youngs
Utah
Inquiry over White House dismissal sparks national disgrace claim
Dr Miner Morrie, husband of the woman ejected from the White House, calls the incident a burning shame. The doctor arrived today and will push an investigation into the reason for the Army Medical Service dismissal. Washington, Jan 6.
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Washington
Miner Morrie
White House
Ted
Army Medical Service
Water Users Meet to Complete Organization
Hicho January 6 Special report: Unmauilin Water Users association met today and adjourned to January 13 to complete organization. Need 4500 shares before proceeding. not yet subscribed but expected soon as local irrigation interest surges. Government irrigation work anticipated next spring and land values rise in the area.
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Hicho
Unmauilin Water Users’ Association
Atock Oes
Portage Railway Report Shows December Business Rise
Salem January 6 The portage railway commission reviewed the superintendent’s December report showing steady progress. Freight totals included Wheat Cement Powder Lumber Merchants and Tickets with a net gain of 322.73 after operating expenses and maintenance costs, receipts within 210 of covering expenses.
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Salem
Portase
Six Die in Quarry Blast Near Chicago
Six men were killed and more than a dozen injured at Dolese and Shepard quarry near Carry Hills south of Chicago when dynamite being heated for a blast exploded. The accident occurred as workers prepared for a charge. Local authorities launched an inquiry into the cause of the blast.
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Chicago
Dolese & Shepard
Tone Quary
Carryhills
Chicago Wheat Market Report and Kansas City Bank Opening
Chicago wheat closed at 7 2 2 cents, corn 44 1 2, oats 32 1 2. In Kansas City, the Bank of Commerce opened despite last night’s fire, reporting no damage to its premises.
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Chicago
Kansas City Bank
Kansas City
Bank of Commerce
Shortage of Wood Threatens Baker City Boarding Houses
In Baker City a severe fuel shortage forces boarding houses to close or relocate residents to hotels. Private families move to warmer, ready meals at hotels as wood remains scarce and dealers struggle to meet demand. Some boarding houses shut down, others ration wood by the yard to the most urgent cases. The crisis worsens as cold intensifies and fuel must be secured immediately.
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Tae
Totels
Thiker City
Typhon Fever Death and Funeral Arrangements
Victor Hugo Hodgson four year old son of Mr and Mrs Hodgson died of typhoid fever. Funeral at Raptler Church tomorrow at 2 pm after a 4 am gathering at the family home corner of Tenert and Turner street. Interment in Olney cemetery. Rev G J Hall will conduct. Also notes Rev N H Brooks plans revival meetings in Hoopypier and city. succession at church unsettled. Two freights collided near Cashmere Washington causing derailment and damage. no serious injuries.
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Raptler Church
Victor Hugo Hodgson
Mrr
Mre
A. Hodgson
Tenert and
Turner Street
I Olney Cemetery
G. J. Hall
Brooks
Hoopypier
N. H. Brooks
First Christian Church
Chilech
Heppner
Protest Range Apportionment Hits Umatilla County
Umatilla county sheepmen allege bias in range apportionment when Wenaha reserve was divided. Critics say Class A favored Washington members over local landholders, prompting talk of a protest to the Interior Department before leases issue in March. The Umatilla association meets January 27 to discuss the matter and other proposals.
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Umatilla
Interior Department
Umatilla Association
Washington
Oregon
Wenaha
Clase A
Ste Mmerste
Aheepman
Umatilla County
Secretary of the Interior
Moorhouse Indian Photographs Earn High Praise
The Portland Oregonian extols Major Lee Moorhouse of Pendleton for a unique album of Indian photographs made at Umatilla reservation and elsewhere. The amateur photographer shows judged skill with images like The Last Outpost of a Dying Race. The collection includes new Indian pictures, descriptive matter, and verse, with white prices and postpaid in 21 dollars. Madame Calve sings in Spokane in January 45.
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Portland Oregonian
Lee Moorhouse
Pendleton
Umatilla Reservation
mysterious death of unidentified woman in tenement
A naked woman was found at daybreak in a tenement on Eldredge Street, applying a torch to a hallway. A tenant reported the figure fled, leaving no clear identification. The victim, described as Helen Braver, age 32, was last seen wearing only one stocking and a coat. The scene raises questions as witnesses cannot identify the deceased.
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New York
Eldredge Street
Helen Braver
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Wash
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